GRE Word List
FRISK
to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
The meaning of the word frisk is to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
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| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
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| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
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| prong | fork |
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